Post-Operative Collection Sclerotherapy

Sclerosing agent injection into a recurrent post-operative collection to prevent reformation.

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Post-Operative Collection Sclerotherapy

Synonyms : lymphocele sclerotherapy, recurrent collection sclerotherapy

Background

Recurrent post-operative seroma/lymphocele despite repeated aspiration.

Procedure

Collection drained then sclerosant (doxycycline, povidone-iodine, ethanol) injected. Duration: 20-30 minutes.

Risks

Pain, infection, recurrence.

Recovery

Multiple sessions sometimes needed.

Practical information

General anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).